Cinematography Prompting Specialist
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About the Role We're looking for film-savvy professionals to help train the next generation of AI video models. As a Cinematography Prompting Specialist, you'll watch short video clips and translate what you see into precise, technically accurate shot descriptions — the kind only someone with a real eye for cinema can produce. Your work directly shapes how AI understands and generates video, making this a rare opportunity to apply your cinematographic expertise at the cutting edge of AI development. - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: Flexible — work on your own schedule What You'll Do - Watch short video clips and identify key shots, transitions, and visual storytelling elements - Describe framing, camera movement, blocking, lighting, and composition using accurate film terminology - Write structured prompts that capture the look, feel, and intent of each shot - Call out stylistic references and cinematic influences where relevant - Follow internal templates for both shot-level and sequence-level descriptions - Distinguish between effective and ineffective prompts to help maintain quality standards - Maintain consistent terminology, depth, and clarity across all tasks Who You Are Must-Have: - Background in cinematography, camera operation, film editing, or film studies - Confident using film language and technical terminology to describe shots - Strong visual attention to detail — you notice composition, lens characteristics, and movement instinctively - Clear, consistent written communication with the ability to handle repetitive tasks without sacrificing quality Nice to Have: - Experience writing prompts for AI video or image generation tools - Professional experience as a Director of Photography, camera operator, director, or editor - Familiarity with AI training workflows or annotation projects Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge AI projects with top research labs - Fully remote and flexible — work when and where you choose - Freelance autonomy with meaningful, intellectually engaging work - Contribute to technology that is actively reshaping how video is understood and created - Potential for ongoing work and contract extension
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